Veterans Day free meals deals offered this year

Businesses and organizations will honor veterans and active-duty service members with free goods, services and discounts on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.

On Saturday, November 11, 2023, businesses and organizations are uniting to express gratitude and pay tribute to veterans and active-duty service members by offering free goods, services, and discounts. Here is a list of restaurants with promotions for Veterans Day this year. It is important to note that most of these promotions require proof of military service to access the discounts.

Anthony's is offering veterans and active-duty military a free 12" cheese pizza at participating locations for dine-in only. Guests must present their military ID to redeem this offer. Applebee's is providing active-duty military, veterans, reserves, and the National Guard with a complimentary full-size entrée from a select menu for dining in on Veterans Day. Arby's is offering veterans and service members a free Classic Roast Beef sandwich at select locations in specific markets. Proof of service or being in uniform is required to redeem this offer.

Bob Evans is offering veterans and active-duty personnel one free breakfast menu item from a specialized menu on Veterans Day at all participating restaurants. Bonefish Grill is providing a complimentary order of Bang Bang Shrimp and a soft beverage to service members, veterans, and first responders with valid ID on Veterans Day. They also offer a 10% discount year-round to these groups.

Buffalo Wild Wings is offering a free order of 10 boneless wings and fries for all past and present armed services members for dine-in only. BurgerFi is giving veterans and active-duty military personnel 20% off their order for dine-in at participating locations. California Pizza Kitchen is offering veterans and active military a complimentary non-alcoholic beverage and entrée item from a prix fixed menu on November 11.

Carrabba's Italian Grill is offering veterans and active-duty military a complimentary dine-in appetizer or dessert paired with a soft beverage on Veterans Day. They also provide a 10% discount year-round to service members, veterans, and first responders. Casey's is providing a free coffee or fountain drink to veterans on Veterans Day and extending the same offer year-round to active military personnel and on-duty, uniformed first responders.

Chili's Grill & Bar is offering veterans and active-duty military a complimentary entrée from a special menu for dine-in only on November 11. Denny's is offering a free Original Grand Slam for all active military and veterans on November 10 from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dunkin' is providing retired and active military with a free donut of their choice on Veterans Day at participating locations nationwide.

Fogo de Chão is offering military veterans and active-duty personnel a 50% discount off the Full Churrsaco Experience from November 10 to November 12, and their guests will receive a 10% discount off the Full Churrasco Experience as well. Golden Corral is hosting its Military Appreciation event on November 13, 2023, from 5 p.m. to close, where any person who has served in the U.S. military is eligible to receive a free dinner. Great Clips is offering veterans and active service members a free haircut or a free haircut card to use at a later date on Veterans Day.

Hard Rock Cafe is giving veterans a free Legendary Burger on November 11 for dine-in only. Hooters is offering all veterans a free Big Hat Burger with a valid military ID on Veterans Day. Huddle House is offering active and retired military a free meal from a special menu on November 11, 2023, at participating locations. IHOP is providing veterans and active-duty military with free red, white, and blueberry pancakes or a pancake combo on November 11 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Krispy Kreme is offering veterans and active military a free doughnut of choice and a free small coffee on Veterans Day for in-shop and drive-thru only. Logan's Roadhouse is offering a special Veterans Day menu for free from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for veterans and service members. Metro Diner is offering 50% off to active and retired military on Veterans Day and 10% off their meal year-round.

O'Charley's is offering veterans and active-duty military a complimentary lunch entrée from an exclusive Veterans Day menu on November 11. Outback Steakhouse is offering all military mates a free Bloomin' Onion and a beverage with the purchase of an adult entree in-restaurant on November 11. They are also offering an additional $10 BONUS for all active and retired Military Personnel who visit the restaurant on November 11, 2023.

Perkins is offering a free Magnificent Seven meal to veterans on Veterans Day in participating locations. Potbelly is offering a complimentary fountain drink or cookie with the purchase of any entrée on Veterans Day. Red Robin is offering veterans and active military guests a complimentary Red's Big Tavern Burger and endless steak fries on November 11.

Rock Bottom Brewery is offering 20% off for active duty and veterans all day for dine-in and to-go. Smokey Bones is offering active duty and retired military personnel a free Create Your Own Combo on Veterans Day for dine-in only. Tractor Supply is offering a 15% discount for all service members, veterans, and their dependents on November 11. Tuscan Brands will be honoring veterans at Tuscan Kitchen, Tuscan Sea Grill & Bar, and Toscana Italian Chop House & Wine Bar by serving a complimentary family style meal to veterans and their guest on November 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In conclusion, there are numerous businesses and organizations that are expressing their gratitude and appreciation for veterans and active-duty service members by offering them free goods, services, and discounts on Veterans Day. This is a small token of appreciation for the sacrifices and service that these individuals have made for their country.